Who Really Built the Egyptian Pyramids-And How Did They Do It?

The article debunks the myth that slaves constructed the Egyptian pyramids, aligning more with scholarly evidence that suggests a workforce of skilled laborers worked under good conditions. The narrative explaining the origins of the 'slave' theory is rooted in biblical interpretations and historical misrepresentations. Current archaeological evidence reveals a well-organized labor force, well-fed and housed, effectively managed in a modular construction system. Excavations show significant quantities of livestock bones, supporting the idea that workers were treated well, and specific team names, such as 'Friends of Khufu', have been identified from graffiti, illustrating their camaraderie and organization.

Although it's cer­tain­ly more plau­si­ble than hypothe­ses like ancient aliens or lizard peo­ple, the idea that slaves built the Egypt­ian pyra­mids is no more true.

Slaves did not build the pyra­mids... the evidence suggests they were built by skilled labor­ers, well-fed and housed during their stint.

Many Egyp­tol­o­gists, including archae­ol­o­gist Mark Lehner, subscribe to the hypothe­ses that the pyra­mids were built by a rotat­ing labor force.

Graffiti discovered at the site identifies team names like 'Friends of Khufu' and 'Drunkards of Menkaure,' highlighting the organized nature of the workforce.

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